The Waste King 1001 Legend Series 1/2 HP Compact Garbage Disposer is a simple solution to your family's food waste issues. It mounts easily for a virtually no-hassle installation. The EZ-Mount food waste disposer has a high-speed of 2600 RPM, which is powered by a Vortex permanent magnet motor. This garbage disposer can quickly and easily get rid of all your family's food waste. Each Waste King garbage disposer comes with a removable splash guard that aids in the internal inspection. The included splash guard can be removed easily and cleaned, as needed. This compact food waste disposal system is safe for most standard-size septic tanks. This feature makes the Waste King 1001 Legend Series 1/2 HP Compact Garbage Disposer environmentally friendly.